Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Commissioner
The Office of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Commissioner (OATSICC) strategy is a sub-strategy of the Commission. The workplan is a complementary document that focuses on the OATSICC’S implementation and operational effectiveness.
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OATSICC Strategic Plan (pdf, 1.35 MB)
Reports
Read the reports from the Commissioner and OATSICC.
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Report
The report examines key areas, including child safety, youth justice, health, education, cultural connection and youth participation.
Report
This blueprint offers a practical, actionable path to develop a children’s plan for Queensland.
Report
We have released a report into the experiences of children and young people who have been suspended or excluded from Queensland state schools.
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The Reframing the relationship plan is an opportunity to advance our long-standing commitment to the First Nations children, families and communities.
Report
This report hear the views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families on the potential establishment of a Queensland Early childhood education, education and training consultative body.
Report
This report showcases the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, who are thriving despite the challenges of structural racism and the impacts of colonialism.
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This report details the children’s rights issues in the Commission's role of reviewing and improving the systems that protect and safeguard children.
Report
System review into the use of Permanent Care Orders for First Nations children.
Report
We present data and evidence about the experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care.
Resource
The Families are First story and activity book was developed as a resource for children and families to have some fun together and celebrate Indigenous culture in Queensland.
Submissions
Read the submissions from the Commissioner and OATSICC.
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Submission
Submission by our Commissioner to the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry regarding child protection decision-making reform.
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Submission by our Commissioner to the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle.
Submission
Submission by our Commissioner to the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry regarding corporate parenting: Transition from care and post care outcomes.
Submission
Submission by our Commissioner to the Expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time and Taking a Strong Stance on Drugs and Anti-Social Behaviour Amendment Bill 2026.
Submission
Submission by our Commissioner to the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry regarding carers’ willingness and capability to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care.
Position statement
Joint statement urging governments to protect and fully implement the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle
Submission
Submission by our Commissioner to stage two of the review of the Charter of Victims’ Rights.
Position statement
This policy position statement sets out the Commissioner’s governance-focused, rights-based assessment of proposals described as “secure care” for children and young people in Queensland.
Submission
Submission by our Commissioner to the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry regarding systemic abuse and neglect.
Submission
Submission by our Commissioner to the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry regarding youth justice and corporate parenting.
Submission
Submission by our Commissioner to the Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Bill 2025.
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Submission by our Commissioner to the federal Senate inquiry into Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system.
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Submission by our Commissioner to the review of the Australian Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
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Submission by our Commissioner to the review of the Charter of Victims’ Rights.
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Submission by our Commissioner to the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry for the Far North Queensland hearing.
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